Job Vacancy: Accountant

Organisational Profile Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign of the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in 1962. Today, WHH is one of the largest private development organisations in Germany. As a non-profit, non‐political and non-denominational organisation WHH is committed to fight hunger and poverty in currently more than 50 countries all over the world. In Sierra Leone WHH has been implementing development and relief projects since 2003.

The project addresses the needs of the rural population of the Kenema District in Eastern Sierra Leone, which faces low access to potable water from protected sources and to sanitation / hygiene facilities. The nutrition and gender sensitive, community-led WASH self-supply project implementation approach in combination with microfinance services (e.g. savings and loan schemes) provide a promising alternative to build up local capacities for manual well drilling and sanitation facility construction. Intense awareness creation for safe water handling, sanitation and hygiene practices shall trigger behaviour change. Local partner organisations – SEND and MOPADA – will be strengthened and local technicians trained to provide in cooperation with Welthungerhilfe well drilling services, install sanitation / hygiene facilities, build up privately run small businesses in rural communities and to foster awareness creation to improve the nutrition and health status of the communities
In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged

Job Title: Accountant
Project Name: Project  SLE 1072 WASH Self Supply
Location: Kenema
Contract Duration: One year with possible extension

Job Purpose The aim of the position is to manage project/programs accounting and financial Controlling.
Line Manager(s) Project Administrator and Finance Manager

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Manage project program accounting by maintaining accounting related data based on the current accounting software
• Fill up check- book forms as required per deadline
• Prepare voucher for book- keeping and dedicate their cost classification
• Verify correctness of vouchers including supporting documents
• Check receipt and balance the fields office cash sheet
• Prepare and control monthly project journal/balance sheet and send it to Project Administrator
• Execute cash payments, collect, and prepare proper receipt
• Follow up on and arrange for a/c receivables and payables settlement (e.g payment of utilities)
• Control financial transactions by monitoring the cash flow situation
• Prepare monthly and annual budgets and tracking variances
• Verify the correctness of the cash book (petty cash and Bank transactions) and report results
• Verify the numerical correctness of contract and execute payments
• Control the annual budget of project components
• Monitor time allocation to project components
• Provide necessary documents and report to Project Administrator for internal controlling
• Assist project program financial management by preparing monthly payment sheets for staff (salaries)
• Process claims for travel expenses
• Provide necessary document for the project financial planning
• Maintain the office inventory list
• Immediately report all problems solving finance and regulation
• File all important documents regarding the project accounting and finance
• Any other duty as assigned by Head of project and Project Administrator

Experience and Education

1. Degree in Financial Accounting/ professional qualification related to the job
2. 2 to 5 years professional experience
Languages Excellent command of spoken and written English.
Proficiency in German (as an advantage).
Computer Skills Advanced knowledge of basic office programmes (i.e. MS Office, Excel, Power Point and Word)
Excellent knowledge of modern communication technology (i.e. Email, Skype, Chat).

Core Competencies

1. Can think analytically.
(identify key issues and patterns in complex situations, plan independently)
2. Can think flexibly.
(adapt to situations, consolidate different views, and adjust approaches)
3. Can manage resources.
(make decisions aimed at improving processes and performance)
4. Can work in and with teams.
(foster a collaborative environment and drive (a) team(s) in one direction)
5. Is diplomatic.
(understand other people and display cross-cultural sensitivity)
6. Can align with organisational standards.
(show integrity and act in compliance with organisational needs, and priorities)

How to Apply

Please send your Application (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to:
recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.

Closing Date: 18th December 2020